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Add 3/56 and 45/60

3/56 + 45/60 is 45/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   3/56 = 3 × 15/56 × 15 = 45/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   45/60 = 45 × 14/60 × 14 = 630/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/840 + 630/840 = 45 + 630/840 = 675/840
5. 675/840 simplified gives 45/56
6. So, 3/56 + 45/60 = 45/56

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